In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, the TT Schools’ Rugby Union partnered with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s Guard and Emergency Branch to distribute Christmas hampers at Success Laventille Secondary School on December 17. The initiative, now in its third consecutive year, brought together sports officials, law enforcement officers, and student athletes to spread festive cheer throughout the Success Village community.
Patrice Des Vignes, President of the Schools’ Rugby Union, personally presented the charitable donations to acting principal Stacey Lezama. The event saw significant participation from police officers who double as rugby advocates—including Success Laventille coach Joseph Quashie and Schools’ Rugby Union Vice-President Emmanuel Joseph. Young athletes Ky-mani Charles and Tariq Osborne actively assisted in the hamper distribution, embodying the program’s spirit of youth engagement and social responsibility.
According to an official release, the initiative transcended mere material support by delivering ‘hope, joy and reassurance to families in need.’ The collaboration between sporting organizations and protective services highlighted rugby’s capacity to foster character development, unity, and civic duty beyond athletic competition. The program demonstrates how sports can serve as a catalyst for social development and community upliftment.
The release extended gratitude to Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro and TTPS leadership for facilitating officer participation in this meaningful venture. Their institutional support proved instrumental in strengthening community-police relations while spreading seasonal goodwill. This ongoing partnership continues to show that combining sportsmanship with public service creates lasting impacts, particularly during the holiday season of giving.